Posts by bats in the belfry

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School for Couples - Age restriction raised to 65 yrs old

by Quarterback in

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wtf....apparently there is a new letter that states that the age for qualify for christian couples for serving where there is a new has been raised to 65. previous it was 55 yrs of age..

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Thus, the kick in the butt from WTBTS (WT, January 15, 2014, pages 22-26):

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2 Many Christians in their 50’s and older still have plenty of vigor. They may have some gray hair, but likely they do not yet have the frail health described by Solomon.

9 The apostle Peter may have been over 50 when he moved to where the need was greater.

10 Today, many Christians in their 50’s and older ﬁnd that their circumstances have changed and that they are able to serve Jehovah in new ways.

14 Although many Christians in their 50’s have ﬁne opportunities to do new things in Jehovah’s service, not all can. Some of them have poor health, and others care for aging parents or dependent children.

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Emergency relief fund for the Philippines. How will it work.

by joe134cd in

i was just thinking it will be interesting to see how the wts emergency relief fund will operate in the philippines.

ok it worked well with the storm in florida, with cashing in on the insurance cheques.

sorry to generalize, but americans have the disposable income, and the insurance polices for things like this - a thing the wtbts finds very attractive.

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In December 2012, after powerful typhoon Bopha brought destruction across the Philippines, JW.ORG isued this statement:

"All of the relief efforts are being funded by donations from Jehovah’s Witnesses in the local area as well as the larger international community of Witnesses. The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses helps to care for such expenses by utilizing funds donated to the Witnesses’ worldwide work."

Other than the hype reports you can read in the mags later on, particulars are never divulged by the WBTS.

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Weekly Reading Titus through Philemon

by DS211 in

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DS211 >>> I can see your posting is a blank space of nothing, pls repeat.

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1 Tim 1:4 WOW Nov 5 text that needs some explaining.

by 5go in

the jw at work likes to put up the scripture from the daily text each day.

this one looked a bit off when i looked at it.

1 tim 1:4. .

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Those texts of St. Paul are great tools for DIY doctrines.

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Why Eve sinned (WT 8/2013)

by EdenOne in

adamah brought up in another thread an issue i wasn't aware of, and i thought it merged well with something i've been pondering about.

it revolves around the deeper reasons why satan was successful in persuading eve to eat from the forbidden fruit.

why was eve persuaded to disobey god?.

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Finkelstein >>> A loving and just god would have given her a second chance.

Perhaps god did: God's the first "Eve" was Lilith.

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Awake! January 2014 - Which 'basic' kind are humans?

by bats in the belfry in

god did not make life in a simple form and allow it to evolve into more complex forms.

instead, he created basic kinds of complex plants and animals, which then reproduced according to their kinds.

( genesis 1:11, 21, 24 ) this process, which continues today, has resulted in the earth being filled with the same kinds of life that god originally created.. the bible does not specify how much variation can occur within a kind, as might result when animals within a kind interbreed and adapt to their environment.

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zound >>> So a 'kind' could mean some sort of feline creature was put on the ark which then 'adapted' (or 'evolved' - as some people may say) into lions, tigers, grumpy cats etc. Same with canines etc.

If that were true then the WTBTS believes in a much faster kind of evolution than the evolutionists they condemn.

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The Society recommended a book written by a demon-inspired woman

by The Quiet One in

http://www.seanet.com/~raines/review.html.

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From The Golden Age magazine:

February 25, 1925, page 349

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Brooklyn Eagle Article: WT Tunnels - Mysterious, Lingering Remnants Ministerial Heights Presence

by AndersonsInfo in

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http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/watchtower-tunnels-mysterious-lingering-remnants-ministerial-heights-presence-2013-10-16.

very interesting article.

how much do you think the wt has to pay the city for using their own four tunnels?.

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Evidently, the WTBTS loves tunnels:

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Awake! January 2014 - Which 'basic' kind are humans?

by bats in the belfry in

god did not make life in a simple form and allow it to evolve into more complex forms.

instead, he created basic kinds of complex plants and animals, which then reproduced according to their kinds.

( genesis 1:11, 21, 24 ) this process, which continues today, has resulted in the earth being filled with the same kinds of life that god originally created.. the bible does not specify how much variation can occur within a kind, as might result when animals within a kind interbreed and adapt to their environment.

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God did not make life in a simple form and allow it to evolve into more complex forms. Instead, he created basic “kinds” of complex plants and animals, which then reproduced “according to their kinds.” ( Genesis 1:11, 21, 24 ) This process, which continues today, has resulted in the earth being filled with the same “kinds” of life that God originally created.

The Bible does not specify how much variation can occur within a kind, as might result when animals within a kind interbreed and adapt to their environment. While some view such adaptations as a form of evolution, no new kind of life is produced. Modern research supports the idea that the basic categories of plants and animals have changed little over vast periods of time.

The Bible’s scientific accuracy in describing basic “kinds” of life strengthens its credibility in other areas, including history and prophecy.

Basic ... yet they are complex ? ..... Who are they taking for a ride here?

And what do basic “kinds” have in common with WTBTS credibility of history and prophecy?

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by bats in the belfry in

god did not make life in a simple form and allow it to evolve into more complex forms.

instead, he created basic kinds of complex plants and animals, which then reproduced according to their kinds.

(genesis 1:11, 21, 24) this process, which continues today, has resulted in the earth being filled with the same kinds of life that god originally created.. .